Woman's Cousin Mocks Her Plan To Adopt Fiancé’s Kids, Only For Her To Strike Back With Powerful Reminder Of Cousin’s Own Adoption Story

“I just stated facts; she isn’t the “real child” to her parents!”

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• November 26, 2023

Our narrator (Original Poster) had enjoyed two blissful years with her boyfriend; she had never been happier. 

At 23, they weren’t just young lovers but a powerhouse of stability — he, a homeowner and entrepreneur, and she, on the path to becoming a sonography professional.

However, her boyfriend came with a captivating backstory—two tiny tots from a previous chapter of his life. OP accepted them wholeheartedly and was even talking about legally adopting them.

As they geared up to elope on his upcoming birthday, they built an air of mystery around their union—No social media fanfare, no engagement, just the quiet commitment of two souls ready to take on the world. 

Enter OP’s estranged cousin, whom she reunited with during a family gathering. OP excitedly began to share details of their impending plans, but the plot thickened when her cousin betrayed a flash of disgust after learning about the boyfriend's two kids.

OP was caught off guard by this unexpected reaction. She staunchly defended her commitment, highlighting her genuine bond with her boyfriend and his children. 

Her cousin’s skepticism remained unshakable. She scoffed at the idea of adopting kids who "weren't really hers." And even tagged OP as desperate and a “glorified babysitter.”

OP was pushed to her limits and decided to bite back where it hurt most. She immediately pointed out the irony, considering her cousin was adopted as well. Consequently, her parents “weren’t really hers” then.

Her cousin stormed off crying, and everyone pointed an accusatory finger at OP; she took it way too far.

But OP only bit back because she was attacked. Was she the villain here?

Let’s dig into the details

A little background

OP’s cousin wasn’t happy hearing that she’s planning to marry someone who already has kids, and possibly adopt them

OP was shocked at her cousin’s disgust, and had to remind her that she, too, is an adopted child

Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:

A very important question

ESH. Your cousin, wow. But you also for assuming the children's mom would give up her parental rights.”

“You used her own logic against her. She shouldn’t have said those things if she didn’t want them said to her.“

“NTA. Your cousin stepped over some very large lines and it sounds like you were trying to see her perspective initially.”

“The things your cousin said weren’t nice, but you’re on the border of the delusional step mom who thinks the mother means nothing trope.“

”Your cousin was way out of line, rude and arrogant. I would have said much worse things to them.“

”Your cousin was way out of line, rude and arrogant. I would have said much worse things to them.“

OP, resolute in her love for her boyfriend and his children, found herself facing judgment from an unlikely source—family, who was supposed to support her.

It became clear that family, in all its forms, requires patience and understanding. Ultimately, love conquers judgments, and the bonds we choose can be just as strong as those we're born into. 

What do you think about this story? Let us know in the comments. 

Jesse